C 2500 Suburban 2WD V8-454 7.4L VIN J SFI (1998)
9. Remove the valve stem oil seal from the valve guide.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 5892-C Valve Spring Compressor
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J 23590 Spark Plug Port Adapter
1. Install the valve stem oil seal to the valve guide.
2. Install the valve spring retainer and the spring.
3. Use the J 5892-C to install the valve springs and keepers to the cylinder head.
4. Install the valve keepers to the valve as follows:
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With the compressed air still applied, use the J 5892-C to compress the valve spring assembly.
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Install the valve keepers to the valve being worked on. Apply a small amount of clean grease to hold the valve keepers in place.
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Carefully release the tension on the valve spring assembly. Make sure the valve keepers do not move while releasing the tension.
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Remove the J 5892-C from the valve assembly.
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Carefully release the compressed air from the cylinder being worked on.
5. Install the spark plugs to the cylinder head into the cylinder being serviced.
6. Install the valve rocker arms to the cylinder head to the cylinder being serviced.
7. Install the valve rocker arm covers to the cylinder head.
8. Connect the battery negative cables to the battery.
9. Close the hood.
